Father’s Day and Juneteenth Weekend at Dallas Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites the community to celebrate Father’s Day and Juneteenth Family Fun Weekend, presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas - Fort Worth, featuring several events including a vintage car show, Artscape: The Sequel, a petting zoo, floral fashion exhibit, live music and more.

What to Expect:
-Shop from more than 60 top-tier artists showcasing a diverse array of fine art including paintings, sculpture, jewelry and more.
-Get up close and personal with classic cars from the Classic Chassis Car Club, adding a dash of vintage flair to the festivities.
-Learn about the history of floral fashion at The Botanical Couture: From Garden to Garment exhibit.
-Spend lazy hours in the colorful collection of 150 hammocks, placed throughout the Pecan Grove.
-Experience the vibrant atmosphere bursting with creativity and summer vibes.

Full schedule:

June 17–19
The Dallas Arboretum invites you to celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day Weekend in the garden. Fathers, grandfathers, adopted fathers and soon-to-be fathers will enjoy celebrating with loved ones. The garden also honors and pays tribute to Juneteenth, which was declared a federal holiday in 2021. The weekend features the Classic Chassis Car Club Vintage car show, Gary Lee Price’s Great Contributors’ bronze sculpture exhibit and a new Quilters Guild of Dallas exhibit. Other festivities include a bird show, a petting zoo, live music and a pop-up vendor market.

Classic Chassis Car Club Show
June 17–19, 9am–5pm
Behind the Pecan Grove
Classic Chassis Car Club returns for our annual Father’s Day and Juneteenth Holiday Car Show. Bring out the whole family to experience classic cars of yesteryear and meet their passionate owners!

Kelley Family Days
June 17–19
Thanks to a gift from the William G. Kelley Family, guests paying for general garden admission June 17 – 19 will also receive free entrance to the Children’s Adventure Garden.

Father’s Day Glove Encounter
June 18, 10:30am–noon
Pecan Grove
Window to the Wild returns with their special up-close glove encounters! Learn about flight mechanics and how birds navigate the airways. Each appearance brings a new theme to the show.

Children’s Adventure Garden

Father’s Day Craft Corner
June 17–18, all day at the Texas Native Wetlands
Create special Wetlands-inspired craft for the father figure in your life.

Juneteenth Weekend
June 17–19
Join the STEM Stops to explore the passion of African American artists and their unique artistic styles.

Find more family fun events every day of the week at dfwchild.com/calendar.

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